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Paratha vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Paratha and Gingerbread

  • Paratha has more Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Gingerbread has more Selenium, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Gingerbread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 17% more.
  • Paratha has 2 times more Phosphorus than Gingerbread. Paratha has 120mg of Phosphorus, while Gingerbread has 54mg.
  • Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.8%
Contains more IronIron +78.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +129.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 2.9% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +230%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.738mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.1%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
Contains more FatsFats +24.2%
Contains more OtherOther +57.2%
~equal in Carbs ~49.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paratha Gingerbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Gingerbread Opinion
Calories 326kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Protein 6.36g 3.9g Paratha
Fats 13.2g 16.4g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Net carbs 35.75g 49.2g Gingerbread
Carbs 45.35g 49.2g Gingerbread
Cholesterol 1mg 32mg Paratha
Magnesium 37mg 70mg Gingerbread
Calcium 25mg 71mg Gingerbread
Potassium 139mg 439mg Gingerbread
Iron 1.61mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Sugar 4.15g Gingerbread
Fiber 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.82mg 0.39mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 54mg Paratha
Sodium 452mg 327mg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 6IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A 2µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.683mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.738mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.375mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 10µg 33µg Gingerbread
Trans Fat 0.034g Gingerbread
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 5.826g 4.122g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 4.216g Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paratha Gingerbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Paratha
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.704g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/nutrients
  2. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.